Cook Part Time

Cogir at Continental Ranch; Tucson (AZ); In loco; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Referral Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Cogir Senior Living in Tucson is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests, working with the culinary director to create menus from traditional comfort foods to globally inspired options.

We focus on scratch cooking and local ingredients. The ideal candidate brings culinary passion, strong kitchen skills, and a commitment to exceptional service for seniors. Weekends and holidays required.

Competenze

• At least 1 year of experience in a full-service kitchen.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling is required.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and meals modifications for seniors is a plus.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe.
• Proficient in preparing a variety of meals, including large-batch cooking.
• Creative culinary and prep skills are a plus.
• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality settings is highly desirable.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Mansioni

• Be part of a compassionate, high-performing team delivering top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Conoscenze

Food preparation

Recipe execution

Sanitation knowledge

Dietary modification

Team collaboration

Senior living experience

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School is a plus

Food Handler Card

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck (pay on demand).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Cook in our community restaurant, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our residents daily. You will prepare fresh, nutritious, appealing, and delicious meals for our residents, team members, prospective residents, families, and guests. Our line cooks work closely with the culinary director to create everything from traditional comfort food to unique and exciting culinary options from around the globe, as well as a seasonal menu that changes quarterly using fresh local ingredients. We focus on cooking and baking almost everything from scratch. The ideal candidate is a skilled and passionate culinary professional committed to providing exceptional service to seniors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a part of a compassionate and high-performing team to redefine senior living and deliver top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certificates:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School is a plus, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Food Handler Card with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least one (1) year of experience in full-service kitchen surroundings, including following recipes and cooking dishes from scratch.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling skills.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and meal modifications for seniors is a plus.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe.
• Proficiency in preparing a variety of meals, including large-batch cooking.
• Creative culinary and prep skills are a plus.
• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality settings is highly desirable.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.